Robotic Advances in Gynecology September 4-5, 2014 MD Anderson, Dan L. Duncan Building Conference Center, Floor 8 1155 Pressler Street Houston, Texas In Collaboration With:
Robotic Advances in Gynecology September 4-5, 2014 Educational Objectives After attending the conference, participants should be able to Goal Perform gynecologic surgeries using robotic surgical technologies to their full potential, translating into improved care and patient outcomes (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes); Effectively plan and execute complex procedures in a robotic operating room (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes); Collaborate with colleagues to determine formal steps and detailed guidelines for robotic gynecologic procedures (Knowledge, Competence, Performance); Prevent and manage complications through proper patient assessment and risk awareness (Knowledge, Competence, Performance); Address current health care issues financial and legal in robotic surgery (Knowledge, Competence). Call for Video Submission Educational Methods MD Anderson, Dan L. Duncan Building Conference Center, Floor 8, 1155 Pressler Street, Houston, Texas The goal of the conference is to provide the latest strategies to achieve maximum success when performing basic and complex pelvic surgery using the robotic surgical platform. We are requesting video submissions in both benign gynecologic and gynecologic oncologic robotic procedures from participants at the conference. We encourage those video presentations detailing novel approaches and new techniques to current gynecologic robotic procedures as well as approaches to robotic surgical complications. Two winners in each category will be chosen to present during our video sessions and will be presented with a certificate of recognition. Deadline for submission is June 30, 2014. Videos may be submitted by two options: Certified mail as DVD, USB memory card to: Pedro T. Ramirez, Professor, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine, 1155 Pressler Street, Unit 1362, Houston, TX 77030 DropBox: Please download DropBox at www.dropbox.com and set up an account. Once your account has been set up, simply upload your presentation into DropBox and Share it with Dr. Nicole Fleming at NFleming@mdanderson.org. Please contact Coni Tierney at ctierney@mdanderson.org with any questions. Lectures Panel Discussions Audience Response System Question and Discussion Sessions Target Audience This conference should be of value to gynecologists, urogynecologists, and gynecologic oncologists. Evaluation A course evaluation form will provide participants with the opportunity to comment on the value of the program content to their practice decisions, performance improvement activities, or possible impact on patient health status. Participants will also have the opportunity to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations as well as to identify future educational topics. Accreditation/Credit Designation PHYSICIANS The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CME Certificates and Attendance Verification Certificates In Collaboration With: Certificates awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM or certificates documenting attendance will be distributed to participants as they depart the symposium. To obtain a CME certificate, physicians must submit a completed evaluation questionnaire and a CME Verification Form. Upon request, a record of attendance (certificate) will be provided on-site to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.
PROGRAM Thursday, September 4, 2014 7:15 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:55 Welcome and Opening Remarks 8:00 Robotic Operating Room: Positioning, Docking, Trendelenburg, Trocars, Efficiency Pamela T. Soliman, MD 8:25 Robotic Approach to Standard Hysterectomy 8:50 Ureteral Anatomy and Risk During Simple Hysterectomy Organizing Committee... CONFERENCE CHAIRS Assistant Professor, Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine MD Anderson, Houston, Texas Professor, Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine MD Anderson, Houston, Texas Mario Leitao, Jr., MD Associate Member, Department of Surgery Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Javier Magrina, MD Professor, Mayo Clinic Phoenix, Arizona MD ANDERSON CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Lora Lothringer Sr. Administrative Assistant Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine Sharon Moore Sr. Administrative Assistant Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine Constance C. Tierney, CMP Manager CME/Conference Management 9:15 Robotic Management of Endometriosis Gregory Eads, MD 9:40 Panel Discussion 10:00 Break 10:15 Robotic Myomectomy Arnold P. Advincula, MD 10:40 Robotic Surgery and Obesity 11:05 Robotic Excision of Large Fibroid Uterus and Ovarian Masses Jubilee Brown, MD 11:30 Single Port Approach to Benign Gynecologic Pathology Gregory Eads, MD 11:45 Panel Discussion Noon Lunch (provided)
1:00 p.m. Medicolegal Concerns With Robotic Surgery 2:00 Troubleshooting Robotic Obstacles: A Solution for All Panel Discussion Gregory Eads, MD; Ricardo E. Estape, MD; Arnold P. Advincula, MD; 3:00 Break 3:15 Video Session: Benign Procedures 2 Winners of Benign Gynecology Videos 4:15 Standardizing Education and Training in Robotic Surgery: An Introduction to the Institute for Surgical Excellence Martin A. Martino, MD 4:45 Panel Discussion 5:00 Adjourn Friday, September 5, 2014 7:15 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:55 Introduction 8:00 Robotic Sacrocolpopexy Rosanne M. Kho, MD 8:25 Pelvic Lymphadenectomy and Lymphatic Mapping 8:50 Robotic Transperitoneal Infrarenal Aortic Lymphadenectomy: Single Docking 9:20 Tools and Instrumentation for Single Port Robotic Surgery Pedro F. Escobar, MD 9:50 Panel Discussion 10:10 Break 10:30 Robotic Nerve-Sparing Radical Hysterectomy: Step by Step Technique 11:00 Robotic Radical Trachelectomy 11:25 Applications of Single-Port Robotic Surgery in Gynecology Oncology Pedro F. Escobar, MD Noon Lunch (provided) 1:00 p.m. Robotic Resection of Recurrent Gynecologic Cancers 1:25 Robotics for Ovarian Cancer: Diaphragm and Liver Resection 1:50 Robotic Pelvic Exenteration and Ileal Conduit Peter C. Lim, MD 2:20 Panel Discussion 2:40 Robotic Management of Urologic and Bowel Injuries Ricardo E. Estape, MD 3:05 Robotic Management of Major Vascular Injuries 3:30 Break 3:50 Video Session: Gynecologic Oncology Procedures/Complications 2 Winners of Gynecologic Oncology Videos 5:00 Panel Discussion 5:15 Adjourn
MD Anderson Faculty Jubilee Brown, MD Associate Professor Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine Assistant Professor Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine Guest Faculty Arnold P. Advincula, MD Vice Chair of Women s Health & Chief of Gynecology Columbia University Medical Center Gregory Eads, MD Head of the Southwest Robotic Epicenter The Women s Centre for Well Being The Woodlands, Texas Pedro F. Escobar, MD Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Case Western Reserve University Division Director Instituto Gyneco-Oncologico San Juan, Puerto Rico Ricardo E. Estape, MD Director of Robotics Baptist Health South Florida Voluntary Associate Professor, Gynecologic Oncology University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Miami, Florida Rosanne M. Kho, MD Head, Division of Urogynecology & FPMRS MIGS Fellowship Program Director Columbia University Medical Center Professor Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine Pamela T. Soliman, MD Associate Professor Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine Department of Surgery Associate Member, Division of Gynecology Associate Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College Co-Director, Robotic Surgery Program Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Peter C. Lim, MD Medical Director Renown s Robotic Surgical Institute & Renown Regional Medical Center Division of Gynecologic Oncology Center of Hope Reno, Nevada Department of Gynecology Barbara Woodward Lips Professor Mayo Clinic Phoenix, Arizona Martin A. Martino, MD Associate Professor Medical Director Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Program Division of Gynecologic Oncology Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown, Pennsylvania Registration Information On-site registration opens at 7:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2014. The conference will begin at 7:55 am on Thursday, September 4, 2014 and adjourn on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 5:15 p.m. Advance registration is encouraged as space and materials are limited. Please see the registration form for applicable fees. The full conference registration fee includes the tuition, syllabus, continental breakfasts, breaks, and lunches. The deadline for advance registration is Friday, August 15, 2014. There are three ways to register: Mail to: CME/Conference Management Unit 1781, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 301407, Houston, TX 77230-1439 Fax to: 713-794-1724 On-line at www.mdanderson.org/conferences We accept the following forms of payment: Check (payable through U.S. banks only) Money Order Credit Cards (MasterCard, VISA, and American Express) Cash (on-site registration only) When registering online a receipt/confirmation letter will be automatically e-mailed to the e-mail address you list on the registration form. If you register by fax or mail, a receipt/confirmation letter will be sent to you within ten working days of receipt of your fee. Refund/Cancellation Policy: The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before August 15, 2014. No refunds will be granted after that date. The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check. The Department of CME/Conference Management reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date, if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary. Each registrant will be notified by mail, e-mail, or at the phone or fax numbers given on the registration form. In case of activity cancellation, the liability of the Department of CME/Conference Management is limited to the registration fee. CME/Conference Management will refund the full registration fee. The Department of CME/Conference Management reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.
Special Assistance Contact the Department of CME/Conference Management at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866 if you have any special dietary or ADA accommodation needs. Accommodations A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at the Hotel Za Za, 5701 Main Street, Houston, Texas. Early hotel reservation is suggested. To make reservations, please call the Hotel Za Za Reservations at 713-526-1991 and identify yourself as part of the MD Anderson Robotics Conference. The special meeting rate is $195.00 single or double occupancy. Please add 17% Texas State and local taxes. Reservations and deposits received after August 4, 2014 will be confirmed if space is available and at current hotel published guest room rates. THIS IS NOT A SELF-MAILER ADDRESS TO: Robotic Advances in Gynecology September 4 5, 2014 Department of CME/Conference Management Unit 1781 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center PO Box 301407, Houston, TX 77230-1407 or fax to 713-794-1724 Make check or money order payable to: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center REGISTRATION FEES Physicians/Scientists/Faculty 1 Postmarked on or before 7/5/14... $700 1 Postmarked after 7/5/14 or before 8/15/14... $800 1 Postmarked after 8/15/14... $850 1 Retired... $550 Nurses/PAs/Other Health Care Professionals 1 Postmarked on or before 8/15/14... $300 1 Postmarked after 8/15/14... $350 Fellows/Residents 1 Postmarked on or before 8/15/14... $200 1 Postmarked after 8/15/14... $250 MD Anderson Faculty/Staff 1 Exempt Ground Transportation (prices are subject to change and variable depending on location of conference) Houston is served by two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU). Taxicabs are available at an estimated cost for $50-60, to or from William P. Hobby Airport or George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and the Hotel Za Za for $27 one-way and $54 round-trip. For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll-free at 800-258-3826 or on-line at www.supershuttle.com. Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between William P. Hobby Airport and the Hotel Za Za for $24 one-way and $48 round-trip. For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll-free at 800-258-3826 or on-line at www.supershuttle.com. Please let us know what specific topics, issues or questions you wish to see addressed or emphasized in this activity. Fax or e-mail CME/Conference Management. All responses will be forwarded to the Program Chairs for consideration. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has implemented a process whereby everyone who is in a position to control the content of an educational activity must disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest that could potentially affect the information presented. MD Anderson also requires that all faculty disclose any unlabeled use or investigational use (not yet approved for any purpose) of pharmaceutical and medical device products. Specific disclosure will be made to the participants prior to the educational activity. Agendas are subject to change because we are always striving to improve the quality of your educational experience. MD Anderson may substitute faculty with comparable expertise on rare occasions necessitated by illness, schedule conflicts, and so forth. Photographing, audio taping and videotaping are prohibited. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION - D111806/PS101054 Robotic Advances in Gynecology September 4 5, 2014 Last Name First MI Highest Degree Department (include box no.) Specialty Institution Physician oyes ono Street City State/Foreign Country/Zip or Mail Code Daytime Phone (with area code) Cell Phone (with area code) Fax (with area code) E-mail Address (please print) Charge the following: ovisa omastercard oamerican Express Emergency Contact Phone (with area code) Credit Card Holder Name (First/Last) Credit Card Holder Billing Address & ZIP Code Credit Card Number Expiration Date MD Anderson Interdepartmental Transfer (IDT) No.: *Fund Group 90 will not be accepted Business Unit Department Fund Group* Fund Fund Type Authorized Signature REQUIRED for credit card or IDT MD Anderson Employee ID No. (REQUIRED) IDT Approver Name (First/Last) please print IDT Approver E-mail
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